You are not the only person who encounters this problem every Mother’s Day. You don’t have to convey the message verbally, ...

DEAR NEVER MOM: You are not the only person who encounters this problem every Mother’s Day. You don’t have to convey the ...

"What can I do to put an end to her uninvited overnight stays without hurting her or risking sending her into meltdown?" ...

She refused to do anything except eat and talk. I am not a sitter, and I hated doing it, but she’s a good friend.

Dear Abby helps a woman who has a friend that makes constant trips to see her and wants to find a polite way to tell her no, avoiding a possible meltdown.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I have an old friend who comes to visit for the day, sometimes. Lately, though, she's brought luggage, expecting to stay the ...

I have an old friend who lives an hour from me. I visit her for the day and come home. I have never invited her to spend the night at my home, nor do I expect her to invite me for a sleepover when I ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby: I have an old friend who lives an hour from me. I visit her for the day and come home. I have never invited her to ...

I have an old friend who lives an hour from me. I visit her for the day and come home. I have never invited her to spend the night at my home, nor do I expect her to invite me for a sleepover when I ...

I have an old friend who lives an hour from me. I visit her for the day and come home. I have never invited her to spend the night at my home, nor do I expect her to invite me for a sleepover when I ...